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Buttigieg's Ex-Comms Chief Lis Smith Weighs in On Dems Candidates for 2024

Published: 07/19/2022

Pete Buttigieg's ex-communications chief, Lis Smith, says President Biden should, and probably will, run for reelection in 2024 -- but if he doesn't, she's got thoughts on replacements. The veteran Democratic political strategist -- who helped Buttigieg make a solid presidential run in the 2020…

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Leonardo DiCaprio Offered Pete Buttigieg Speaking Tips During Presidential Run

Published: 07/11/2022

Leonardo DiCaprio wanted to help Pete Buttigieg with his delivery ahead of a debate during his 2020 presidential campaign ... but the offer fell through Pete's hands! Lis Smith, political strategist and former senior communications director for Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign, tells TMZ ...…

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Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg Clears Up Mask Rules on Public Transit

Published: 04/28/2022

Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, is here to clear up why the federal government seems to be pushing back on mask mandates that were set to expire. The cabinet member formerly known as Mayor Pete came on "TMZ Live" and offered some much-needed clarity on the whole mask mandate confusion,…

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Pete Buttigieg Not Sure He'll Run for Office Again, Focused on Current Job

Published: 11/29/2021

Pete Buttigieg insists he's not sure about getting back on the campaign trail -- possibly running for POTUS again in 2024 -- but he's not completely shutting the door either. The former presidential hopeful, and current Sec. of Transportation, joined us Monday on "TMZ Live" and we asked him about…

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Pete Buttigieg and Husband Chasten Welcome Adopted Babies to Family

Published: 09/04/2021

Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, are brand new parents ... with a couple bundles of joy they just introduced to the world this weekend. President Biden's Transportation Secretary made the announcement Saturday, writing ... "Chasten and I are beyond thankful for all the kind wishes since…

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Buttigieg Talks Biden's Infrastructure & Interaction with Major the Dog

Published: 04/06/2021

Pete Buttigieg says his boss's big-ticket infrastructure plan is overdue for modern American life -- but he's got even more to say about his new gig and his first run-in with Major! The Transportation Secretary will be on 'TMZ Live' Tuesday ... pushing President Biden's robust American Jobs Plan…

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Pete Buttigieg Slammed For Suggesting a Mileage Tax to Fix Roads

Published: 03/27/2021

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has come up with a novel idea on how to repair the neglected roadways around the country -- a tax on mileage driven, and he's getting dragged. The former presidential candidate said the Biden Administration is noodling on the idea and it's showing "a lot of…

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Pete Buttigieg Vetted for Cabinet Posts, Including Commerce and HUD

Published: 12/07/2020

Joe Biden said the LGBTQ+ community would be represented in his cabinet, and sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, Pete Buttigieg is actively under consideration for various posts, but we're told he didn't get his first choice. Sources privy to the selection process tell TMZ, Buttigieg is being…

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Pete Buttigieg Worried About SCOTUS Power Grab by Senate Republicans

Published: 09/21/2020

Pete Buttigieg believes there may be immediate consequences for the LGBTQ community -- as well as people with preexisting conditions -- if President Trump succeeds in swiftly replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. Mayor Pete's one of many prominent voices calling Senate Republicans…

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Chasten Buttigieg Talks About Rough Start Coming Out as Gay

Published: 09/07/2020

Chasten Buttigieg's coming out experience didn't get off to a good start, but thanks to his parents it turned out well, and speaking of things working out ... he's focused on the bright side of his husband's unsuccessful presidential bid. Mayor Pete's husband joined "TMZ Live" to tell his story…

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Pete Buttigieg Says Trump Using Marines at RNC Hurts His Heart

Published: 08/26/2020

Pete Buttigieg says he was floored to see President Trump use the military as prop to help him get re-elected. We talked to the former Democratic presidential candidate Wednesday on "TMZ Live" and he talked about how hurtful it was for him -- an Afghanistan war vet -- to see the 2 military men…

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Pete Buttigieg Hails LGBTQ+ SCOTUS Ruling as a Victory, Not Ultimate Win

Published: 06/16/2020

Pete Buttigieg says the Supreme Court ruling making workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ members illegal in the U.S. is a step forward -- but there's way more walking to do. The ex-Democratic presidential candidate was on "TMZ Live" Tuesday to discuss the historic 6-3 decision SCOTUS handed…

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